About Jergirl

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Some Forum Posts:

Italy: Buying an apartment without an agent:

Did he actually show you the apartment? When I saw apartments the agent signed me on each one. If he did not, I wouldn't worry about it. If he actually brought you to see the apartment inside without signing, I might consider paying him.

Italy: Volunteering:

Has anyone here actually volunteered on a farm? I like the idea. Is it very heavy work? What kind of houseing is provided? Has anyone done it after the age of 60?

Italy: taxes on non-residents:

I am in a similar situation and pay only the taxes you mention. They did however start automatically deducting the TV tax from my Enel electricity bill, and have now applied for a refund based on the fact that I do not own a TV (in Italy). Let's see how that goes!

Italy: staying in Italy less than 3 months:

On this website: http://www.lifeinitaly.com/moving/permit.asp it says this: "If you do not stay in a tourist accommodation, even though you are staying for a period less than 3 months, you are required to report your presence to the Questura. " I never knew this and have never done this. I stay in my apartment 7-14 days at a time and have never registered. Does anyone have any experience doing this? I'm afraid if I start registering now, they may figure out that I"ve been doing it for awhile, since the apartment has been in my name for 1.5 years. I am not a citizen of any Schengen country.

Italy: working remotely from Italy:

I understood some expats were coming to Italy and continuing their job remotely from Italy. I work in a large company (outside the US) and we often work remotely from within the country, and occasionally abroad. I have been doing this for over a year now, but someone told my (new) boss that I cannot do this without a work permit. Are people just doing this without reporting it? I am in Italy now, and 0 vacation days left for this year.

Italy: Maintaining Florida residency:

It seems to me that if you reside outside of the US, you don't file state income taxes. I never did.

Italy: a life in Italy as none residents:

This is also what I am attempting to do... also from Israel. I bought an apartment in Sicily and visit around 5 times a year, getting the cheapest EasyJet fare well in advance. Tomorrow I am making the trip for 10 days. (Sorry, no more Tel Aviv->Rome. I fly Tel Aviv->Milano and the Ryanair to Catania is the same 20 euro). I am not sure how they know when I am in Italy since they never actually scan my passport (often I enter EU in Athens). Maybe they get information from the airlines. I have done everything you've mentioned except for the car. I use health insurance from Israel, a few dollars a day. All bills and taxes are in my name. When I retire I may want to stay more, but it seems best to avoid residency.

Italy: Payment for short-term rental:

Alison, I've asked this question before, but do you have any idea what kind of tax you pay on rental? Is the tax rate dependent on whether you are a resident or not? Thanks.

Italy: codice fiscale:

I first needed my codice fiscale when I bought my apartment in Sicily. I actually did it when I was out of Italy, at the local Italian consulate. I emailed them asking them how to do it, they sent some questions, information from my passport, and after replying, after around 2 weeks, I received another email telling me to come pick it up. I picked it up, they never even asked for any identification. As I understand, the ways of the consulates vary drastically from city to city and country to country. The codice fiscale is requested for any number of transactions. I just ordered something from Ikea online.... yup, they asked for that number.

Italy: RAI tax:

I've noticed that my electric bill (Enel) now includes the payment of 10 euro a month (apparently) for the TV tax. I am only in the apartment around 30 days a year. Is there any way I can cancel this tax? Actually there is a TV in the apartment which I'd gladly give away, since I never turned it on. Thanks everyone.

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